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Black Opry alum Denitia is named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country
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A tribute to Sinéad O’Connor and Shane MacGowan at Carnegie Hall stars Cat Power, The Mountain Goats, Glen Hansard and more
The March concert will also feature Amanda Palmer, Bettye LaVette, Dropkick Murphys.
The March concert will also feature Amanda Palmer, Bettye LaVette, Dropkick Murphys.
A tribute to Sinéad O’Connor and Shane MacGowan at Carnegie Hall stars Cat Power, The Mountain Goats, Glen Hansard and more
The March concert will also feature Amanda Palmer, Bettye LaVette, Dropkick Murphys.
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LOVE Records: Brewerytown Beats brings a new vinyl popup to Radio Kismet in West Philly
The owner of the beloved Brewerytown brick and mortar offers a curated collection of Philly-themed records for your holiday shopping.
The owner of the beloved Brewerytown brick and mortar offers a curated collection of Philly-themed records for your holiday shopping.
LOVE Records: Brewerytown Beats brings a new vinyl popup to Radio Kismet in West Philly
The owner of the beloved Brewerytown brick and mortar offers a curated collection of Philly-themed records for your holiday shopping.
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WXPN hosts reveal their favorite Philly record stores
Just in time for Record Store Day Black Friday, a look at which record stores you’re most likely to bump into XPN hosts.
Just in time for Record Store Day Black Friday, a look at which record stores you’re most likely to bump into XPN hosts.
WXPN hosts reveal their favorite Philly record stores
Just in time for Record Store Day Black Friday, a look at which record stores you’re most likely to bump into XPN hosts.
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WXPN’s 2023 Thanksgiving weekend listening menu!
Music for your meal prep, your family time, or your journey over the river and through the woods.
Music for your meal prep, your family time, or your journey over the river and through the woods.
WXPN’s 2023 Thanksgiving weekend listening menu!
Music for your meal prep, your family time, or your journey over the river and through the woods.
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David Dye and Helen Leicht inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame
Dye and Leicht are among nine radio industry professionals honored this year.
Dye and Leicht are among nine radio industry professionals honored this year.
David Dye and Helen Leicht inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame
Dye and Leicht are among nine radio industry professionals honored this year.
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Black Music City is accepting grant applications for 2024
WXPN, WRTI, and REC Philly have once again teamed up to support new, original projects about the legacy and future of Black music in…
WXPN, WRTI, and REC Philly have once again teamed up to support new, original projects about the legacy and future of Black music in…
Black Music City is accepting grant applications for 2024
WXPN, WRTI, and REC Philly have once again teamed up to support new, original projects about the legacy and future of Black music in…
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Spotify is trying to ‘Reverse Robin Hood’ your favorite local band
Large corporate streaming services should not be deciding who gets to be a ‘real working artist.’
Large corporate streaming services should not be deciding who gets to be a ‘real working artist.’
Spotify is trying to ‘Reverse Robin Hood’ your favorite local band
Large corporate streaming services should not be deciding who gets to be a ‘real working artist.’
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Listen to the new Beatles song, “Now and Then”
Co-producer Giles Martin explains how the song was created from archival sessions and A.I.
Co-producer Giles Martin explains how the song was created from archival sessions and A.I.
Listen to the new Beatles song, “Now and Then”
Co-producer Giles Martin explains how the song was created from archival sessions and A.I.
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Meet Mighty Poplar, a new supergroup of some of the world’s best bluegrass players
Mighty Poplar features members of Punch Brothers, Leftover Salmon, Billy Strings, and Watchhouse. Their self-titled debut was a chance for five friends to play…
Mighty Poplar features members of Punch Brothers, Leftover Salmon, Billy Strings, and Watchhouse. Their self-titled debut was a chance for five friends to play…
Meet Mighty Poplar, a new supergroup of some of the world’s best bluegrass players
Mighty Poplar features members of Punch Brothers, Leftover Salmon, Billy Strings, and Watchhouse. Their self-titled debut was a chance for five friends to play…